The Weekly Driver Podcast https://theweeklydriver.com Hosted by James Raia and Bruce Aldrich, The Weekly Driver Podcast dives deep into the highways and byways of the automotive world. Each week, we put you in the driver’s seat, exploring unique, unusual, and often untold stories from across the industry’s spectrum. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:25:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 James Raia James Raia [email protected] The Weekly Driver Podcast https://theweeklydriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TWD-Podcast-Logo-Car-White-1.png https://theweeklydriver.com The Weekly Driver Podcast Hosted by James Raia and Bruce Aldrich, The Weekly Driver Podcast dives deep into the highways and byways of the automotive world. Each week, we put you in the driver’s seat, exploring unique, unusual, and often untold stories from across the industry’s spectrum. false Common Cadillac Repairs and How to Avoid Them https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/02/common-cadillac-repairs-and-how-to-avoid-them/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/02/common-cadillac-repairs-and-how-to-avoid-them/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:15:54 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55268 Common Cadillac Repairs and How to Avoid Them

Cadillacs feel expensive on purpose. The doors shut with that heavy thunk, the cabins are quiet when everything is right, and the tech tries hard ... Read more

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What Turns an Ordinary Truck Accident Into a Federally Regulated Case https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/02/what-turns-an-ordinary-truck-accident-into-a-federally-regulated-case/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/02/what-turns-an-ordinary-truck-accident-into-a-federally-regulated-case/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:00:41 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55259 What Turns an Ordinary Truck Accident Into a Federally Regulated Case

Most people start with a simple assumption: a truck accident is worse because the truck is bigger. In the first hours after a crash, that ... Read more

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Seasonal Tires, Roof Racks, and the Space Problem Drivers Know https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/02/seasonal-tires-roof-racks-and-the-space-problem-drivers-know/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/02/seasonal-tires-roof-racks-and-the-space-problem-drivers-know/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:19:39 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55250 Seasonal Tires, Roof Racks, and the Space Problem Drivers Know

Most drivers don’t realize they have a space problem until the season turns. One week, the car feels neat and organized; the next week, tires, ... Read more

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Winter Driving Guide https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/02/winter-driving-guide/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/02/winter-driving-guide/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:27:17 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55245 Winter Driving Guide

Driving in the winter requires taking a few extra precautions to prevent car accidents. While everyone should try to avoid driving in severely hazardous conditions, ... Read more

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Shipping a Leased Vehicle Without Violating Your Agreement https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/02/shipping-a-leased-vehicle-without-violating-your-agreement/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/02/shipping-a-leased-vehicle-without-violating-your-agreement/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:02:28 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55223 Shipping a Leased Vehicle Without Violating Your Agreement

Leased vehicles come with specific usage and condition requirements that do not always align well with long-distance driving. When a relocation, extended stay, or temporary ... Read more

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Buying a Car Is Just the Beginning: How Refinancing Can Lower Long-Term Costs https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/buying-a-car-is-just-the-beginning-how-refinancing-can-lower-long-term-costs/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/buying-a-car-is-just-the-beginning-how-refinancing-can-lower-long-term-costs/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:17:04 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55206 Buying a Car Is Just the Beginning: How Refinancing Can Lower Long-Term Costs

Congratulations on the new car. You survived the dealership. You chose your color. You signed the mountain of paperwork. The big financial decision is over, ... Read more

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What to Do If a Car Dealership Scammed You: A Complete Legal Guide https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/what-to-do-if-a-car-dealership-scammed-you/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/what-to-do-if-a-car-dealership-scammed-you/#respond Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:28:28 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55195 What to Do If a Car Dealership Scammed You: A Complete Legal Guide

The sinking feeling arrives a few days after you drive home. Something about the paperwork doesn’t add up. The monthly payment is higher than you ... Read more

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Why Walkable Cities Are Becoming the New Road Trip Stops https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/why-walkable-cities-are-becoming-the-new-road-trip-stops/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/why-walkable-cities-are-becoming-the-new-road-trip-stops/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:38:57 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55191 Why Walkable Cities Are Becoming the New Road Trip Stops

For decades, the American road trip was defined by distance. The farther you drove, the more meaningful the journey felt. Miles were the metric. Highways ... Read more

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Why Is Proving Fault So Difficult in Montgomery Truck Accident Cases? https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/why-is-proving-fault-so-difficult-in-montgomery-truck-accident-cases/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/why-is-proving-fault-so-difficult-in-montgomery-truck-accident-cases/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:21:28 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55185 Why Is Proving Fault So Difficult in Montgomery Truck Accident Cases?

Truck accidents in Montgomery and throughout Alabama are some of the most serious and legally complex crashes on the road. Immediate injuries can be catastrophic, ... Read more

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What a New York Truck Accident Lawyer Looks for When the Damage Goes Beyond the Crash https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/what-a-new-york-truck-accident-lawyer-looks-for-when-the-damage-goes-beyond-the-crash/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/what-a-new-york-truck-accident-lawyer-looks-for-when-the-damage-goes-beyond-the-crash/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:17:55 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55181 What a New York Truck Accident Lawyer Looks for When the Damage Goes Beyond the Crash

A truck accident’s story does not end when the vehicles come to rest. Long after the sirens fade and the road reopens, the true consequences ... Read more

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Key Steps a Truck Accident Lawyer Follows After a Crash https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/key-steps-a-truck-accident-lawyer-follows-after-a-crash/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/key-steps-a-truck-accident-lawyer-follows-after-a-crash/#respond Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:52:52 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55175 Key Steps a Truck Accident Lawyer Follows After a Crash

Texas is a state where commercial trucking is woven into everyday life, with heavy vehicles traveling across interstates, city roads, and rural highways around the ... Read more

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What to Expect From a Modern Coilover Upgrade https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/what-to-expect-from-a-modern-coilover-upgrade/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/what-to-expect-from-a-modern-coilover-upgrade/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:04:47 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55169 What to Expect From a Modern Coilover Upgrade

Key Highlights Suspension Has Evolved Past the “Stiff or Comfortable” Debate Ask any driver what coilovers used to mean, and they’ll likely say: “stiff, bouncy, ... Read more

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Why Charging Strategy Matters More on Long Road Trips With Electric Vehicles https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/why-charging-strategy-matters-more-on-long-road-trips-with-electric-vehicles/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/why-charging-strategy-matters-more-on-long-road-trips-with-electric-vehicles/#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:30:46 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55157 Why Charging Strategy Matters More on Long Road Trips With Electric Vehicles

The EV revolution has quietly taken over daily commutes and short highway runs. For many drivers, charging has become routine: plug in overnight, top up ... Read more

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Why More Drivers Are Upgrading Their Suspension With BC Coilovers https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/why-more-drivers-are-upgrading-their-suspension-with-bc-coilovers/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/why-more-drivers-are-upgrading-their-suspension-with-bc-coilovers/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:49:07 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55153 Why More Drivers Are Upgrading Their Suspension With BC Coilovers

Key Highlights Stock Suspension Isn’t Built With You in Mind Factory suspension is a compromise. It’s designed for the average driver, on average roads, with ... Read more

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EV Ownership in 2026: Ranking All 50 States + DC https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/ev-ownership-in-2026-ranking-all-50-states-dc/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/ev-ownership-in-2026-ranking-all-50-states-dc/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:48:50 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55144 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV 3LT parked in front of a home

One in three new vehicles sold in Colorado last quarter was electric. In Wyoming, fewer than 800 EVs exist statewide. Same country, same year, radically ... Read more

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Fiberglass vs. Aluminum: Understanding Box Truck Repairs https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/fiberglass-vs-aluminum-understanding-box-truck-repairs/ https://theweeklydriver.com/2026/01/fiberglass-vs-aluminum-understanding-box-truck-repairs/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:21:28 +0000 https://theweeklydriver.com/?p=55140 Fiberglass vs. Aluminum: Understanding Box Truck Repairs

Every fleet manager and owner-operator knows that the “box” on a truck is more than just a cargo container; it is the revenue-generating heart of ... Read more

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